Top 5 Movies With the Best Cinematography That You Shouldn’t Miss

Cinematography is one of the pioneer elements in the film when mixed with a suspicious soundtrack, and the main task of which is to tell the same story with modern shooting technologies to attract a new audience and sell toys but in this they showed new things. Another redeeming factor in this movie was how beautiful the movie looked, every scene looked as if it was meticulously painted. 

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

 The Storyline –  A new blade runner, an LAPD officer named K, unravels a long-buried secret that could result in an all-out war between the humans and the replicants. Ordered by his superior to destroy the evidence, K’s journey leads to a confrontation with a long-missing former LAPD blade runner, Rick Deckard.

The Characters – Harrison Ford reprises his role as Deckard and gives a nuanced and show-stealing performance. Ana De Armas proves to be a wonderful addition to the cast, as well as Sylvia Hoeks and Jared Leto.

The Best Part – Once you dig deeper, you find that while Denis Villeneuve manages to blend physical sets and actors with CGI in such a way that feels organic and tangible, the lack of emotional depth in the rest of the story undermines anything else. (Available on – Amazon Prime Video)

IMDb Rating – 8/10  

The Tree of Life (2011)

The Storyline—the tree houses and kicking the can, and everything the brothers did together. It was surreal in how it took you back to your younger days. The main boy snuck into his neighbor’s house. His parents fought in the kitchen. His dad was a tyrant as a dad, but he didn’t severely beat his kids or wife, that we know of. He had a temper problem for sure, though. It seemed the movie was about him processing whether his dad was a good dad or a bad dad.

The Characters – Mr. O’Brien (Brad Pitt), A father with authoritarian tendencies, struggling to balance his desire for his sons. Mrs. O’Brien (Jessica Chastain), A mother who seeks to raise her children in a more loving and grace-filled way. 

The Best Part – Simple human experiences from childhood to more complex experiences with age, and wondering about the effect of loss and the value of material progress as labeled success. It is truly an out-of-body experience that strives to depict the end of our journey. (Available on Amazon Prime Video)

IMDb Rating – 6.8/10

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In the Mood for Love (2000)

The Storyline – The film revolves around 1962, where two lonely neighbors su-li zhen and mo-wan, It’s Set in Hong Kong in the early 60’s, we follow the development of love between two lonely neighbors, each of whom is trapped in unhappy marriages, the story of a couple who have been estranged from their respective marriages, starting to build up a relationship to find their lost love within each other.

The Characters – Maggie and Tony both delivered brilliant performances which were different & somewhat deeper than their previous roles in Wong Kar-Wai films. 

The Best Part—the factors are a treat to the eyes, mind & soul; loved its slick, beautiful mandarin dresses, the cinematography, slow music, and the lovely execution of ignited feelings, only to witness how it’s untamed, the essence of body language, the heartaches, and the expressions, without uttering any word. (Available on – Amazon Prime Video)

IMDb Rating – 8.1/10

1917 (2019)

The Storyline -Starts from two British soldiers by the names of William Schofield and Tom Blake, the former an experienced veteran of the Somme played by George Mackay and the latter a young and courageous newcomer played by Dean-Charles Chapman, in an attempt to foil a scheme by the German army that could kill thousands, including Blake’s own brother. 

The Characters – All the actors give stellar performances and countless cameos from renowned figures such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, and Richard Madden.

The Best Part – Both main actors are impeccable and inhabit their respective roles—one stoic and distant, obviously worn down by the never-ending barrage of insanity and gruesomeness; the other one still relatively young and youthful—with a commendable intensity. (Available on – Netflix)

IMDb Rating – 8.2/10 

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

The Storyline –  It shows O’Toole’s transformation and the struggle he has with his torn loyalties. O’Toole is magnificent in the role, and though it is a long film, it flies by because the story is engrossing, the setting incredible, and it allows the viewer to gain a better understanding of the Arab factions and the politics of actual imperialism in Britain near the sunset of the Empire.

The Characters – Great acting by Peter O’Toole as Lawrence, Omar Sharif, Alec Guinness as Prince Maisel, and one of the best actors, Anthony Quinn as Adda Abu Tai, a Bedouin chief.

The Best Part – Lawrence of Arabia is why God invented Blu-ray players.  It was long but engaging. The sweeping cinematography and editing, and top-notch acting do make this picture one for the ages, almost four hours long and worth every second. Especially for those who like studying the craft of filmmaking. (Available on Netflix)

IMDb Rating – 8.3/10 

Written by Nilesh Shiv